This is the best video I've seen about maidenhairs (and I've watched lots after killing a couple but still wanting to try again) I had no idea there are so many varieties available in Australia, thank you 😊
Thanks Alice, Robyn knows her plants, these are the main ones that are grown commercially and even with those there are lots more varieties. We hope to have a specific video on repotting these wonderful ferns very soon.
Very useful info in the video. I find that if I water my five finger maiden hair a little bit every day it does well, making sure to make the top of the soil moist but not soak the pot. I bottom soak it for an hour once a week and don’t top water that day. They like very bright indirect light indoors near my south windowh(north hemisphere)
Thanks Vin, what you are doing sounds perfect, remember to turn them around a little each week for really even growth. Hope to have a video on repotting and dividing them soon.
I really love the Bridal Veil. It is so fine and elegant. I will start the search for one. Thanks for your great video on the care of Maiden Hair ferns. ✌🏻❤
Thanks for this! I have been searching for culture/care information on these beautiful maidenhairs....it is not easy to find! I employed the water trays and got them into a little bit more light, and hopefully they will do lots better than in the past. I always had the feeling I was barely keeping them alive.....love to hear any information about their native habitat, so helpful....Cara
Hello Cara, we will hopefully have a video on repotting and dividing maidenhair ferns soon. So good filtered light, moist but not soggy soil, roots with access to water below in a saucer and some liquid seaweed fertiliser (weak strength) allowed to sit in the trays. Also wash out the trays every week or two.
@@johnnyAGardening thanks Johnny, I may need to repot to achieve 'moist but not soggy'. They are potted in what I bought them in, and I would classify that as soggy. Do you know if anyone grows these in sphagnum moss and net pots? That works so well for some plants, especially those that love constant moisture and air flow simultaneously.....So far they seem to like constant access to water in the tray. I have been using distilled as our tap water is a little hard, around 200 ppm. I will give them some seaweed fert tomorrow. Thanks again! I really want to succeed with these lovely ferns....
Thanks Shweatha, ferns are a very diverse group, lots more varieties than most nurseries sell, so specialist nurseries like Fern Acres are the place for variety.
Just found a Adiantum Cunninghamii between 2 rocks in my backyard last night, never saw a fern in my yard before far less for a maidenhair variety, I took it & potted it up this morning , hoping it grows big & healthy, wish me luck 😊
Thanks for the video!! How and where can I find this Adiantum Fortei "Bridal Veil" ? She's beyond beautiful!!! but I don't find other photos on the internet ? 😢 Does she has another name ? Do you know her name in french or italian ?
I want to make a vertical wall of maidenhair - the wall is out of direct sunlight. I live in Melbourne - have you any recommendations (including discouraging me from trying this).
Hello Diane, it could be done, proper sub-strata and irrigation. Not sure that Maidenhair ferns would be the best choice though, others may suit better,. Pyrrosia rupestris maybe. I would think you need to talk to two experts. Number one, Robyn from Fern Acres Nursery in Kinglake. Two, John Rayner at Burnley Horticultural College (Melb Uni) or he may refer you on to someone else. Between the two they can give you better advice than I could. If you decide to go ahead with it, I would love to be able to follow what you do.
Just my luck. So many varieties and I just have to have one that is not on this list. Or anywhere on here. If you guys come across a “bronze Venus” MHfern, please upload your thoughts and techniques. It would be greatly appreciated.
I think that one is either Adiantum pubescens, (or) sometimes confused with A. hispidulum. More likely the former. It depends where you are located as to availability.
Thank you for this lovely video . I stay in north India . The temperatures vary from 5degrees Celsius in winter to 45 degrees in summer . Any other tip you can give us . Thank you
The summer temperatures can be an issue, especially as these plants like moisture and in hight temperatures that means humidity as well. so try to keep good air flow in summer. In winter some protection from extreme cold, so indoors will be best and not to wet over winter.
why does mine go brown edges some people dont have a tray of pebbles and water with tap water and they grow very nice I use rain water and pebbles and water and they turn brown edges and die
Ferns grow in a range of situations in nature, many species in shade and many in damp shade. Some grow as epiphytes (in trees) other are terrestrial (on the ground), so it really depends on the species as to what the natural habitat is. MOST maidenhair fern species grow in shaded positions in moist soils.
what is wrong ????? I put mine with pebbles, spray everyday with rain waiter , filter light and it dying everyday the frond turns curl up from the tip and dye, not brown Only have a few fronds left so what is wrong? soil with sandy and soil , and peat, is always moist and fertilizer with organic no new growth . what is wrong ?????
Difficult to tell without seeing the plant and the growing conditions, HOWEVER , Check out the follow up video at th-cam.com/video/ijATD5QAhso/w-d-xo.html . You may need to consider repotting.
Awesome you went through the different kinds of maidenhair. Most videos act like they are all one type. Super helpful, thank you!
This is the best video I've seen about maidenhairs (and I've watched lots after killing a couple but still wanting to try again) I had no idea there are so many varieties available in Australia, thank you 😊
Thanks Alice, Robyn knows her plants, these are the main ones that are grown commercially and even with those there are lots more varieties. We hope to have a specific video on repotting these wonderful ferns very soon.
Very informative, I love these plants but always thought they would do better in low light. Now, I learned they like good light. Thank you.
Yes, good filtered light is important for good growth. A lot of variety in this group of plants.
Very useful info in the video. I find that if I water my five finger maiden hair a little bit every day it does well, making sure to make the top of the soil moist but not soak the pot. I bottom soak it for an hour once a week and don’t top water that day. They like very bright indirect light indoors near my south windowh(north hemisphere)
Thanks Vin, what you are doing sounds perfect, remember to turn them around a little each week for really even growth. Hope to have a video on repotting and dividing them soon.
I really love the Bridal Veil. It is so fine and elegant. I will start the search for one. Thanks for your great video on the care of Maiden Hair ferns. ✌🏻❤
Thanks for this! I have been searching for culture/care information on these beautiful maidenhairs....it is not easy to find! I employed the water trays and got them into a little bit more light, and hopefully they will do lots better than in the past. I always had the feeling I was barely keeping them alive.....love to hear any information about their native habitat, so helpful....Cara
Hello Cara, we will hopefully have a video on repotting and dividing maidenhair ferns soon. So good filtered light, moist but not soggy soil, roots with access to water below in a saucer and some liquid seaweed fertiliser (weak strength) allowed to sit in the trays. Also wash out the trays every week or two.
@@johnnyAGardening thanks Johnny, I may need to repot to achieve 'moist but not soggy'. They are potted in what I bought them in, and I would classify that as soggy. Do you know if anyone grows these in sphagnum moss and net pots? That works so well for some plants, especially those that love constant moisture and air flow simultaneously.....So far they seem to like constant access to water in the tray. I have been using distilled as our tap water is a little hard, around 200 ppm. I will give them some seaweed fert tomorrow. Thanks again! I really want to succeed with these lovely ferns....
Beautiful ferns. They look so healthy.
Absolutely beaut video! Super informative! So wonderful to find an Australian produced clip!
You've earned yourself a new subscriber. Thank you 😊
Thanks for that Lauren, lots of very good plants people around, and we are finding more all the time who are willing to share their knowledge.
That was very informative and has encouraged me to try again thankyou for your good advice
Go for it!
Excellent information ' well I did not know that there are so many varieties in maiden hair fern. This video was quite educative. Thank you .👍
Thanks Shweatha, ferns are a very diverse group, lots more varieties than most nurseries sell, so specialist nurseries like Fern Acres are the place for variety.
Just found a Adiantum Cunninghamii between 2 rocks in my backyard last night, never saw a fern in my yard before far less for a maidenhair variety, I took it & potted it up this morning , hoping it grows big & healthy, wish me luck 😊
We do wish you luck, that ones a New Zealander and a great little fern.
So helpful! Thank youA
1:07 "Everyone has bought and killed one." Hahaha!!!
Robyn tells it like it is....
Thanks for the video!!
How and where can I find this Adiantum Fortei "Bridal Veil" ? She's beyond beautiful!!! but I don't find other photos on the internet ? 😢 Does she has another name ? Do you know her name in french or italian ?
I want to make a vertical wall of maidenhair - the wall is out of direct sunlight. I live in Melbourne - have you any recommendations (including discouraging me from trying this).
Hello Diane, it could be done, proper sub-strata and irrigation.
Not sure that Maidenhair ferns would be the best choice though, others may suit better,. Pyrrosia rupestris maybe.
I would think you need to talk to two experts. Number one, Robyn from Fern Acres Nursery in Kinglake.
Two, John Rayner at Burnley Horticultural College (Melb Uni) or he may refer you on to someone else. Between the two they can give you better advice than I could. If you decide to go ahead with it, I would love to be able to follow what you do.
@@johnnyAGardening Thanks so much for these thoughts. I like the look of P. rupestris, too.
Do you have any recommendations on how to get rid of scale insect on maidenhair ferns?
I have the same problem with mine
They can be quite weedy in tropical humid areas.
Just my luck. So many varieties and I just have to have one that is not on this list. Or anywhere on here.
If you guys come across a “bronze Venus” MHfern, please upload your thoughts and techniques. It would be greatly appreciated.
I think that one is either Adiantum pubescens, (or) sometimes confused with A. hispidulum. More likely the former. It depends where you are located as to availability.
Thank you for this lovely video . I stay in north India . The temperatures vary from 5degrees Celsius in winter to 45 degrees in summer . Any other tip you can give us . Thank you
The summer temperatures can be an issue, especially as these plants like moisture and in hight temperatures that means humidity as well. so try to keep good air flow in summer. In winter some protection from extreme cold, so indoors will be best and not to wet over winter.
johnny A thank you for your prompt reply
I love maidenhair ferns but they don't love me 😊
be lil moist then they will love you😊
Consider a "self-watering" pot. I've heard that helps tremendously.
I want it how would I buy the plant
You can contact us if you are from India.
@@RusticKraftChannel how can i contact you mam
Hi got mostly what you have and i would love to send you picture of some of my maidensfern so you could tel me the name love your video and info
why does mine go brown edges some people dont have a tray of pebbles and water with tap water and they grow very nice I use rain water and pebbles and water and they turn brown edges and die
I have lost all the leaves dry brown and shrivel the next day I spray rain water everyday but still loose leaves why?
Could be aphids, to much sun, over watering, inconsistent watering, too much fertiliser OR it May need repotting - Do any of these sound right?
I love these ferns ,however I can't find any
Omg where I live ( In India) there are plenty of these growing nearby ..damp places, moist walls or walls near sewage drains😆
Which Maidenhairs are best for indoor pots? 🥰🌿
What is the purpose of ferns in nature?
Ferns grow in a range of situations in nature, many species in shade and many in damp shade. Some grow as epiphytes (in trees) other are terrestrial (on the ground), so it really depends on the species as to what the natural habitat is. MOST maidenhair fern species grow in shaded positions in moist soils.
everything I read on the internet about resting on pebbles for humidity, but I can see how this is effective and mist but yous say not to mist ,
what is wrong ????? I put mine with pebbles, spray everyday with rain waiter , filter light and it dying everyday the frond turns curl up from the tip and dye, not brown Only have a few fronds left so what is wrong? soil with sandy and soil , and peat, is always moist and fertilizer with organic no new growth . what is wrong ?????
Difficult to tell without seeing the plant and the growing conditions, HOWEVER , Check out the follow up video at th-cam.com/video/ijATD5QAhso/w-d-xo.html . You may need to consider repotting.
they do NOT like to be touched with human hands either
I almost killed one and I'm trying to save it now🥲🥲🥲